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People Practice (Foundation Certificate)

Carmarthen
1 Year Part-time

This entry-level qualification is perfect for people professionals working in, or looking to find, their first role in the people profession and will provide you with:

  • A solid grounding in People Practice
  • The knowledge, skills and behaviours to deliver tasks that benefit your organisation at an operational level
  • The confidence to support positive change for your colleagues and organisation.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
  • On-campus
  • Part-time
Language:
  • English
Course length:
1 Year Part-time

Fully funded for eligible applicants 

Why choose this course?

01
To become CIPD qualified and gain a solid grounding in people practice
02
To become CIPD qualified and gain a solid grounding in people practice
03
Become part of a network of professionals and gain access to additional professional development events and resources through our strong links with the local CIPD branch

What you will learn

By studying four core units in Business Culture, Core Behaviours, Analytics and the Essentials of People Practice, you’ll develop the expertise to support change and make an impact in your organisation. You’ll focus on real-life scenarios, acquiring core behaviours derived from the CIPD’s new Profession Map, which is based on the cumulative insights of thousands of experts.


CIPD qualifications set the international standard for people professionals. You’ll gain the confidence to drive your career forward — and with CIPD membership, the recognition needed to connect to the role you’ve always dreamed of.

Business, Culture and Change in Context

(5 credits)

Principles of analytics

(4 credits)

Core Behaviours for People Professionals

(4 credits)

Essentials of People Practice

(11 credits)

Disclaimer

  • We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals. 

    For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Accommodation

Carmarthen Accommodation

Carmarthen Accommodation

Carmarthen has a variety of accommodation and we guarantee accommodation for 1st Years with availability for your 2nd and 3rd Years. Based on our Carmarthen campus you will be right in the middle of everything, with options to suit all budgets. 

Further information

  • This qualification is designed for learners aged 18 plus. No previous qualifications are necessary for this course, though you will be expected to demonstrate the ability to
    write academically at level 3.

  • There are no exams. Assessment will be via written assignments.

  • Additional costs include mandatory CIPD student membership and optional purchase
    of textbooks.

    Student Membership of the CIPD costs £98 per year, plus a £40 joining fee (February
    2022).

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Scholarships and Bursaries.

  • Successful achievement of the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management will allow progression onto the level 7 Postgraduate Diploma/MA.

    The qualification will enable students to apply for positions requiring level 5 CIPD status.

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